The Scene in Wicker Park

A 24-7 type of neighborhood, the streets of Wicker Park are buzzing at all hours. At rush hour, packs of commuters trek across the 6-corner intersection headed to the train, while the smell of donuts tempts passersby. Bikes are a constant flurry down Milwaukee Avenue. Indie coffee shops move their lines along quickly. Afternoons you'll find families strolling, workout junkies on the move, shoppers drifting in and out, and coffee shops packed with locals running off wifi and caffeine. By nightfall, it's all about getting a table at the hottest new restaurant or sitting back and having a few drinks with friends at a local watering hole.

Wicker Park is primarily located within the 60622 zip code. Wicker Park real estate inventory is comprised of condos, bungalows, workers cottages and modern single family homes. New home construction in Wicker Park is a regular occurrence but Wicker Park also has some incredibly unique vintage residential architecture, especially on historical streets such as Pierce Ave, Hoyne St, Schiller St and Evergreen Ave.

Find It in Wicker Park

The central axis is the intersection of North Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue and Damen Avenue. The other main stretch runs along Division Street, from Ashland Avenue to Western Avenue. The northern boundary of Wicker Park is the 606 Trail - pedestrian bike and walking path that provides the Wicker Park neighborhood with nonstop outdoor recreational activities.

Get Around Wicker Park

A commuter's dream, the Blue Line 'L' Train makes for prime accessibility with Wicker Park. Quickly travel downtown or get to O'Hare International Airport with ease on the 24 hour train line. Not one but two neighborhood train stops closeby ensures convenience — Division (a subway train station) and Damen (an elevated train station) — not to mention several bus lines #50 Damen, #49 Western, #9 Ashland, #56 Milwaukee, #70 Division and #72 North.

Wicker Park Real Estate Market Snapshot

WORKER COTTAGES | MODERN HOMES | VINTAGE CONDOS | NEW CONSTRUCTION | HOMES FOR SALE

Work with an experienced and knowledgeable Wicker Park real estate agent to ensure that your real estate transaction is smooth. Whether you are looking to buy a home in Wicker Park or sell a home in Wicker Park, The West Town Team's Wicker Park REALTORS® can help to guide you through the real estate transaction process to make the right decision. Our Wicker Park real estate agents have a pulse on real estate in the neighborhood and we have witnessed Wicker Park transform over the years first-hand.

Learn more about the housing market trends with a Wicker Park real estate expert:

Michael Samm, Wicker Park REALTOR®
312-767-7504

Eat & Drink in Wicker Park

Go for budget bites such as the homemade Argentinian handhelds from Empanadas 5411 (2045 W North Ave) or a falafel-stuffed pita sandwich from Sultan's Market (2057 W North Ave). For chef-driven casual fare, start with tacos at Big Star (1531 N Damen Ave), ramen at Urban Belly (1542 N Damen Ave) and Paulie Gee’s Pizza (1566 N Damen Ave). Brunch? Ramen? Barbeque? Get your fix in this hood where a diversity of flavors means you can get Greek, Japanese, Indian, Polish and Italian too.

Other top Wicker Park picks:

• Chop Shop (2033 W North Ave) a triple threat, this restaurant/bar concept combines with a butcher shop, and also houses an event space.

• Etta (1840 W North Ave) world-class Italian restaurant serving delicious wood-fired food.

• Alliance Bakery (1736 W Division St) a Polish bakery at one point, find French pastries, European treats and custom cakes on the menu.

• Dove's Luncheonette (1545 N Damen Ave) modern take on an old fashioned American diner, with award winning Mexican-inspired cuisine and plenty of tequila to go around.

• Piece (1927 W North Ave) piles on the awards as one of Chicago's top breweries, with tasty New Haven-style pizza to boot.

• Handlebar (2311 W North Ave) hits all the major hipster checklists... vegan conscious, bicycle friendly, craft beer focused.

• The Smoke Daddy BBQ (1804 W Division St) where live blues music and the best bbq ribs in the city meet.

• The Violet Hour (1520 N Damen Ave) pretty much the tour de force behind the mixology movement in Chicago and a James Beard Award winner for “Best Bar Program” in 2015.

• Schwa (1466 N Ashland Ave) a michelin-starred Italian restaurant in a simple, homey environment.

• The Delta (1745 W North Ave) tamales, southern-fare and classy cocktails with hip-hop spinning all night.

• Paradise Park (1913 W North Ave) casual food + friends with a great bar scene.

Anchoring the Area in Wicker Park

With three levels and over 50 working studios and artist galleries, the Flat Iron Arts Building is a communal creative space.

Across the corner, what was known as the Northwest Tower Building is now a boutique hotel The Robey (2018 W North Ave). This revival shines the spotlight on the handsome 12-story building (one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in Chicago), and pays homage to history as Damen Avenue was formerly Robey Street. The Cabana Club, The Up Room and Cafe Robey offer excellent food and beverage entertainment options inside of the hotel.

Another great place to rest your head after a long day of eating and drinking your way through the neighborhood is the newest hotel in the area, Hyatt Place Chicago / Wicker Park (1551 W North Ave).

Wicker Park, the neighborhood's namesake park, is a popular gathering place for all despite it being a somewhat small triangular pocket: dog owners like the enclosed off-leash area, basketball fans will find a court for pick up games, sunbathers relax on the grass, kids climb on the playground, and in the summers, locals all come through for the Wicker Park Farmers Market.

One of the area's designated historic districts, Beer Baron Row is tucked away on quiet residential streets (Pierce and Hoyne Avenues) and features some of the city's largest and best examples of Victorian-era architecture.

Locals Who Live in Wicker Park

So is Wicker Park a hipster haven or fun for families? Well... both. This ever-changing enclave skews on the young side with a good mix of artists, musicians and creative types, with successful young professionals making up many of the newer residents.

Wicker Park (1425 N Damen Ave), Walsh Park (1722 N Ashland Ave) and Dean Playground Park (1344 N Dean St) are the main parks in the neighborhood offering residents peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of the main commercial corridors.

Roberto Clemente Community Academy (1147 N Western Ave) and Wells Community Academy High School (936 North Ashland Avenue) are the Chicago public high schools that service the Wicker Park community. Many private charter high schools are also conveniently located in the area.